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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,816.84, 356,762.12 and 80,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,816.84, 356,762.12 and 80,033 is: 120,061.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,816.84 : 356,762.12 = 80,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,816.84/356,762.12 = 80,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,816.84x = 356,762.12 × 80,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,816.84x = 28,552,742,749.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,552,742,749.96/237,816.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,061.90

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